A group of cells that prepare and release a [[chemical]] for use by the [[body]].<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With General Science''. Anderson: Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 2000</ref> Glands are classified as [[endocrine]] glands, which release those chemicals directly into the [[blood]]stream, and [[exocrine]] glands, which release them through [[duct]]s.

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A '''gland''' is a group of cells that prepare and release a [[chemical]] for use by the [[body]].<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With General Science''. Anderson: Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 2000</ref> There are two broad classifications of glands:

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*'''[[Endocrine]] glands''' secrete their chemicals directly into the blood stream.

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*'''[[Exocrine]] glands''' secrete through a duct.

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A gland is a group of cells that prepare and release a chemical for use by the body.[1] There are two broad classifications of glands:

Endocrine glands secrete their chemicals directly into the blood stream.